SUNY New Paltz, NY, Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Assistant Professor
Oct 04, 2013 → Dec 20, 2013
State University of New York at New Paltz
Assistant Professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) Program at the State University of New York at New Paltz invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2014.
The WGSS Program at SUNY New Paltz is a small but thriving interdisciplinary program offering both a major and a minor, with a Coordinator and four core faculty jointly appointed in WGSS and another academic department. This hire will be wholly housed in WGSS.
Duties: The successful candidate will teach six courses per academic year, including a required course in feminist theory, the introductory WGSS survey course, and the capstone course; maintain an active research agenda; and provide service to the Program and University, including advising students.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Women’s or Gender Studies preferred, Ph.D.s in other disciplines will be considered if combined with excellent training in WGSS. Primary research and teaching area in feminist theory; preference for additional research and teaching areas include one or more of the following: Women of Color Feminisms, Health and the Body, and/or Culture and Representation.
SUNY New Paltz is a highly selective, public college that is recognized for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby cultural and recreational amenities.
Contact Information: Electronic submission preferred . Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, scholarly writing sample(s), a transcript, prior student teaching evaluations and other evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three current letters of reference (sent directly by letter writers) to:
WGSS
Search Committee Chair
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program
SUNY New Paltz
Please note search number F13-34 on all materials submitted.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, priority will be given to applications received by November 5, 2013.
We especially encourage applications from individuals who can bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences to the campus and who can advise and mentor all members of our diverse student body.
SUNY New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.